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Best season to sell your home (faster or for more money)
.BEST SEASON TO SELL YOUR HOME There are a number of reasons why a property is put up for sale. Here are some of the most common reasons: 1. No longer the right size Your family is growing and you want to upgrade; or the kids have gone to college, there’s an empty nest and you want to downsize. 2. Financial strains You are forced to sell because you cannot [...]
1031 Exchange: What is it?(Common questions answered)
The 1031 Exchange is one topic most people do not talk about because of its complexity. So, let’s try to find out more about it and discuss what it’s all about. […]
5 Important Things About Closing Costs (Who Pays What)
5 Important things you need to know about closing costs. Great, you finally made a winning offer and it was accepted by the seller. As a buyer, it is important to know that apart from the listed price there are other variables and additional expenses when buying a home. One of which is the closing costs. If you are a first-time homebuyer do not be blindsided with this fact. What are [...]
HOW TO MAKE A WINNING OFFER
You found a home! Now comes the most serious and exciting part of the entire home buying process - making an offer. Here are 5 tips to help you make a winning home offer Show proof of funds First of all, your offer package must include pre-approval letter and a proof of fund for downpayment and closing costs. A pre-approval is an assurance to the seller that you are able to [...]
PROP 10: YES or NO?
Are you voting YES or NO to Prop 10? Residents of California will cast their votes in an election slated in November. So what exactly is Prop 10? Proposition 10: Expands Local Governments’ Authority to Enact Rent Control on Residential Property This is not the first time that the issue of rent control in California was raised. Due to inflation in the 70s, rent control ordinances were adopted by [...]
Five Tips for Staging Your Home on a Budget
This week we are talking about the importance of staging your home to attract more offers and to sell it fast. According to the BusinessDictionary, home staging is the act of making an unfurnished house look lived in to entice buyers to purchase the property. The goal is to make the buyer feel at home when he or she tours the property. This gives them an idea of how furniture [...]